Found you!

I have been searching far and wide for the perfect Dad for the next lot of calves that will be born here on Pine Haven. It has been close on a year actually and I had almost given up on finding one available close by, that would be reasonably priced, and most importantly from a reputable breeder. At last I found him. Black Sabbath as he has been named, is a monstrosity weighing in at 655kg. His genes originate from South Africa and he is available for natural service at the moment. Summer Creek Farm, is his home and is just a short 20 minute drive away - what a bonus that is. We chatted to the owners of Sabbath who are the most ribboned, show breeders this side of sunny Queensland. No jokes, they have a whole wall full of ribbons. Not just any ribbons but Champion ribbons. Ribbons won across different breeds. I’m beginning to understand why breeders show their cattle and why Jimmy from ‘It’s a farmers life for me” says it adds value to your meat. It was pretty impressive. We discussed price and duration of stay. Two of the girls are probably going to go for the first round and then Crystal and Zulu the second round, as Zulu really still needs milk and they will be boarding with Sabbath for 4 weeks. I don't know if we can send Zulu, so I may have to wait until he's weaned but I'm not worried about that. We booked them in for next month, and in the mean time, I will be recording the dates I see they are coming into season. That way we should hit the nail on the head. I’m so excited to see the calves born from Sabbath – I can hardly wait. Meagan, the owner , offered to show us the ropes if we decided to ever do a local show. She was ever so kind and even offered to loan me a prodder or two. What lovely people and animals